Zipline is seeking a Production Equipment & Tooling Design Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering team in California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing manufacturing equipment and tooling for production environments, and they will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of the assembly process
Job Summary
Zipline is the world's largest autonomous delivery service dedicated to providing fast access to medicine, food, and essential goods globally.
This role involves designing and delivering custom production equipment, fixtures, and tooling that enable safe, repeatable, and scalable builds across aircraft and logistics systems.
The position offers a starting cash range of $125,000 to $170,000 along with equity compensation, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.
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Zipline is seeking a Production Equipment & Tooling Design Engineer to join their Manufacturing Engineering team in California. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing manufacturing equipment and tooling for production environments, and they will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of the assembly process.
Salary
Base: $125,000 - $170,000; Bonus/Equity: Equity compensation and discretionary annual bonuses available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
5+ years designing manufacturing equipment
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency in Siemens NX or similar CAD
Experience with GD&T and tolerance stack-up
Hands-on fabrication and commissioning support
Nice-to-have
Strong manufacturing instincts and problem solving
Cross-functional collaboration skills
Understanding of ergonomics and poka-yoke
Ability to drive vendor builds end-to-end
Experience with electro-mechanical product assembly
Key Requirements
5+ years experience in manufacturing equipment design